Ponzo

Released in 2015, Ponzo represents a pivotal moment in Janne Schra's solo career, marking a collaboration with producer Torre Florim of De Staat. This partnership pushed Schra's established vocal jazz and chamber pop foundations into more electronic and synth-driven territories. While her previous work often leaned into acoustic intimacy, Ponzo embraces a 'studio-as-instrument' approach, utilizing drum machines and vintage-sounding synthesizers to create a rich, textured backdrop for her songwriting. The album was recorded in a way that preserves the 'breathy' quality of her voice, a hallmark of her style since her days with Room Eleven, but places it within a more rhythmic, indie-pop context. Critically, the album was praised for its sophisticated arrangements and Schra's ability to maintain her artistic identity while evolving her sound. It stands as one of her most cohesive and modern-sounding records, bridging the gap between Dutch alternative music and international art-pop standards.